Mien: meaning, definitions and examples

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mien

 

[ miːn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expression of personality

Mien refers to a person's demeanor or appearance, which can convey their mood or personality. It encompasses how someone presents themselves to the world, including their facial expressions and body language.

Synonyms

air, aspect, bearing, demeanor, presence.

Examples of usage

  • Her cheerful mien brightened the room.
  • He had a serious mien that demanded respect.
  • Despite his calm mien, he was quite anxious inside.

Translations

Translations of the word "mien" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mien

🇮🇳 स्वभाव

🇩🇪 Mien

🇮🇩 mien

🇺🇦 основа

🇵🇱 mien

🇯🇵 表情

🇫🇷 mien

🇪🇸 mien

🇹🇷 mien

🇰🇷 미소

🇸🇦 مظهر

🇨🇿 mín

🇸🇰 mín

🇨🇳 气质

🇸🇮 mien

🇮🇸 mien

🇰🇿 мән

🇬🇪 მიანე

🇦🇿 mien

🇲🇽 mien

Etymology

The word 'mien' comes from the Middle English term 'mene', which itself is derived from the Old French 'miene'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'minere', meaning 'to project, to show'. Originally, it referenced the way one carries or presents oneself to others, emphasizing the importance of outward appearance in interpersonal interactions. Over time, 'mien' has been adopted into the English language to encapsulate not just appearance, but also the expression of one's inner state through physical demeanor. The term has often been associated with nobility or innate qualities, suggesting that a person's demeanor can reflect their character and social status.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,065, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.